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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.72, 606.83 and 289.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.72, 606.83 and 289.89 is: 434.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.72 : 606.83 = 289.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.72/606.83 = 289.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.72x = 606.83 × 289.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.72x = 175,912.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,912.50/404.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.66

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